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Alexis Sanchez

Contract rebel Alexis Sanchez is currently on international duty with Chile and has told Arsenal that he won’t make a decision on his future until after the Confederations Cup ends.

If Chile progress to the semi-final or final of this competition, he may not finish until July 2 – the day before Arsenal’s pre-season training is due to begin.

This isn’t the most ideal scenario for manager Arsene Wenger, but it now seems likely that it will be mid-July at the earliest before the player articulates where his future lies.

The 28-year-old has 12 months left to run on his current deal, but it will be the fifth-placed finish and a lack of UEFA Champions League football that could persuade him to end his time in North London.

He has an offer worth £300,000-a week on the table at the Emirates, which is a significant increase on his current deal, but if he does choose to leave then Arsenal will demand at least £50m for the player.

Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester City and PSG are all keeping tabs on the situation.